Cubic Foot to Barrel (Oil) Converter
Convert Cubic Foot (ft³) to Barrel (Oil) (bbl) instantly. 1 ft³ = 0.178108 bbl.
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1 ft³ = 0.178108 bbl
Formula:
bbl = ft³ × 0.1781076067With your value: 1 ft³ = 0.17810761 bbl
How big is that?
Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in cubic foot so you can sanity-check the result.
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Cubic Foot to Barrel (Oil) Conversion Table
| Cubic Foot (ft³) | Barrel (Oil) (bbl) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.089054 |
| 1 | 0.178108 |
| 2 | 0.356215 |
| 5 | 0.890538 |
| 10 | 1.781076 |
| 15 | 2.671614 |
| 20 | 3.562152 |
| 25 | 4.45269 |
| 50 | 8.90538 |
| 100 | 17.810761 |
| 250 | 44.526902 |
| 500 | 89.053803 |
| 1000 | 178.107607 |
Barrel (Oil) to Cubic Foot Conversion Table
| Barrel (Oil) (bbl) | Cubic Foot (ft³) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 2.807292 |
| 1 | 5.614583 |
| 2 | 11.229167 |
| 5 | 28.072917 |
| 10 | 56.145833 |
| 15 | 84.21875 |
| 20 | 112.291667 |
| 25 | 140.364583 |
| 50 | 280.729167 |
| 100 | 561.458333 |
| 250 | 1,403.645833 |
| 500 | 2,807.291667 |
| 1000 | 5,614.583333 |
Where these values come from
Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.
Cubic Foot (ft³)
Volume
Derived from the cubic metre. The litre is exactly 10⁻³ m³; US and imperial capacity units are exact multiples fixed by statute.
Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01
Barrel (Oil) (bbl)
Volume
Derived from the cubic metre. The litre is exactly 10⁻³ m³; US and imperial capacity units are exact multiples fixed by statute.
Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01
How to Convert Cubic Foot to Barrel (Oil)
To convert from Cubic Foot (ft³) to Barrel (Oil) (bbl), multiply the value by 0.1781076067.
Formula: bbl = ft³ × 0.1781076067
Reverse: ft³ = bbl × 5.6145833333
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Cubic Foot. For example: 5 ft³
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 0.1781076067
- The result is: 0.890538 bbl
About Cubic Foot
The cubic foot equals about 28.3168 litres and is the standard unit for appliance capacity and gas metering in the US.
Common uses: refrigerator capacity, natural gas billing, shipping volume.
About Barrel (Oil)
The oil barrel equals 42 US gallons (about 158.987 litres) and is the global pricing unit for crude petroleum.
Fun Fact: The 42-gallon standard dates to the 1860s Pennsylvania oil rush.
Common uses: crude oil pricing, energy statistics.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Barrel (Oil) are in 1 Cubic Foot?
There are exactly 0.1781076067 Barrel (Oil) in 1 Cubic Foot. This means the conversion factor from Cubic Foot to Barrel (Oil) is 0.1781076067.
What is the formula to convert Cubic Foot to Barrel (Oil)?
The formula to convert Cubic Foot to Barrel (Oil) is: bbl = ft³ × 0.1781076067. For example, to convert 10 Cubic Foot to Barrel (Oil), you would multiply 10 by 0.1781076067.
What is a Cubic Foot?
The cubic foot equals about 28.3168 litres and is the standard unit for appliance capacity and gas metering in the US.
What is a Barrel (Oil)?
The oil barrel equals 42 US gallons (about 158.987 litres) and is the global pricing unit for crude petroleum.
What are the common uses of Cubic Foot?
The Cubic Foot is commonly used in refrigerator capacity, natural gas billing, shipping volume.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Cubic Foot to Barrel (Oil) converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/cubic_foot-to-barrel_oil